Cr Donna Gates - Gold Coast

02/11/2026

𝗡𝗨𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗛 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗬 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗟
City of Gold Coast has told the Planning and Environment Court that it will no longer seek refusal of the Nucrush Oxenford Quarry expansion, Although I did not support this position and was one of four councillors to vote against it, it's noted that Naomi Fowler, Division 2, Gold Coast as the representative for the area was unable to participate due to legal advice that the proximity of her home presented a material personal interest.

Council will now focus on securing the strongest possible conditions if the Court approves the application. The final decision as to the conditions that will be imposed rests with the Court.

576 submissions were made on this application and those of us whose communities are affected fought hard to see Council’s 2021 refusal upheld. The city engaged more than 16 expert witnesses, specialist planning lawyers and experienced barristers to test the proposal thoroughly. Although the recommendation was ultimately to move to approval with Conditions, the scrutiny led to real improvements in the Conditions Council hopes will be applied.

The Court gave orders this morning that the hearing for Conditions is set down from 16-20 November 2026.

02/11/2026

𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀
Road resurfacing is scheduled at two locations across Division 3 this month:
• Billinghurst Crescent, Upper Coomera – night work on 16 November
• Ruffles Road, Willow Vale – day work on 30 November

Night work on Billinghurst Crescent will help minimise impacts on residents, businesses and traffic while keeping construction crews safe.
Minor temporary traffic delays may occur, with traffic control measures in place.

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲: Work is subject to change depending on the weather.

30/10/2026

UPCOMING NIGHT ROADWORKS | FOXWELL ROAD, COOMERA

Road pavement testing will take place on Foxwell Road, Coomera, between the Ragamuffin Drive West roundabout and the Foxwell Road/Colman Road intersection.

Date: Tuesday 3 November 2026
Time: 7.30pm to 2.00am Wednesday 4 November

Work will include drilling boreholes for geotechnical testing to help inform the design of future pavement rehabilitation and has been scheduled at night to minimise impacts on residents, schools, businesses and daytime traffic. Traffic control will be in place to safely manage motorists through the work area and your patience is appreciated.

29/10/2026

𝗚𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁
Following the severe 2023 Christmas storms, restoration work will be underway in Gladrose Reserve and Wongawallan Creek from November 2026 to March 2027. The work will focus on stabilising creek banks, restoring native vegetation, improving wildlife habitat and reducing future erosion risks.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
You are invited to attend a community information session at Stanley’s Barn, 107 Kriedeman Road Upper Coomera between 5.30 and 6.30PM on Wednesday 4 November.

29/10/2026

Congratulations, Kerri!
A huge congratulations to Coomera State School's Kerri Underwood, who was named the 2026 Active Travel Legacy Volunteer last night!

The success of the City of Gold Coast Active Travel program wouldn’t be possible without the enthusiasm and support of our wonderful teachers and school communities.
Thank you all and congratulations to (listed in no particular order) St Joseph's College, Coomera State School, Coomera Springs State School, Highland Reserve State School, and Picnic Creek State School on a great year.

27/10/2026

𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲

Out and about across the Division today, noting a few issues that need attention:

• Graffiti removal in the drainage area at CJ Edwards Park, Upper Coomera, visible from Old Coach Road

• Pothole repairs on Riverstone Crossing Road Maudsland, and Rainlily Crescent Upper Coomera

• Reinstatement of the roundabout sign at Brygon Creek Drive and Reserve Road

• Nature strip repair on Rose Valley Drive adjacent to Santa Clara Rise Upper Coomera

With the recent rain, potholes can quickly appear. If you spot a pothole that needs attention, please let me know so I can arrange for it to be repaired as soon as possible.

19/10/2026

Tamborine Oxenford Road Upgrade -
The State Government has advised road rehabilitation work is planned to start in October on Tamborine Oxenford Road, Upper Coomera, between Reserve Road and Stone Creek Drive. For the first two weeks work will be between 6am–5pm, Monday to Friday, and thereafter, until December, between 4pm and 6am, Sunday to Friday to minimise traffic impacts.

For the latest traffic conditions and updates, you may visit

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19/10/2026

$30,000 grants now open

Queensland Community Foundation grants are now open, with charities invited to apply for $30,000 to support projects making a difference in their communities.

Applications close 11 December 2026.

Check the guidelines and apply at www.qcf.org.au/grants

17/10/2026

COOMERA SPRINGS C&K
The Coomera Springs C&K was moved a little to the south of Coomera Springs State School to make way for the Qld State Government’s new Special School. Good to see locals checking it out this morning with Mark Boothman MP, Theodore and I there to take a look at the new facility. Mindful of Council’s responsibility for waste collection this is my reminder to have the bins serviced at the new location!!